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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,515.99, 371,933.82 and 148,660.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,515.99, 371,933.82 and 148,660.54 is: 205,152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,515.99 : 371,933.82 = 148,660.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,515.99/371,933.82 = 148,660.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,515.99x = 371,933.82 × 148,660.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,515.99x = 55,291,879,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,291,879,922.49/269,515.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,152.51

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